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Affordable Spay and Neuter
Categories: Pets Veterinarians Pets Pet Services Veterinarians, Pet Services [Edit]
24861 Alicia PkwySte D
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 768-1314
- Hours:
Mon, Fri 7 am - 6 pm
Tue-Thu 8 am - 6 pm
Sat 8 am - 3 pm
About This Business:
In addition to the traditional services you'd expect from a veterinary hospital, we offer pets and pet parents a selection of specialized veterinary… read more »
30 reviews for Affordable Spay and Neuter
30 reviews in English
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Review from Veronica W.
Irvine, CA
1/10/2012
I will make this review as short as possible because I'll end up going on and on about how great this place is.
Bottom line, of all of the Vets we had been to with our pup we finally found this one. The only Vet that does not rip you off. The staff is great. They are honest and professional and truly care about your pet. I found them when I was looking for a Vet to spay our doggy and I couldn't believe everyone else's prices. When I asked Affordable, why so much cheaper? They said that the Doctors that opened the place wanted to have the cost reasonable so that people would actually bring their pets in. Many people end up not having the resources to spay or neuter their animals as well as taking care of them when ill, etc. because Vets are so expensive.
This place is great and will take good care of your pet. -
Review from Jenny L.
Mission Viejo, CA
8/4/2011
WARNING!!!
I took my two pups here to get neutered because of the good reviews and decent pricing. Although that went fine my next visit ended up being a nightmare. (NOTE: this vet, Affordable Spay and Neuter, used to ONLY do spay/neuters...they recently updated their name to Trinity Pet Hospital because they expanded their services to other veterinary services, which may be why the major screw up - they're just not qualified / or too green)
One of my pups is a chew monster. He gets into everything. (Baseboard, glass tumblers, chair legs, table legs...pretty much everything except his toys. My pup seemed fine but one day then he started "yiping" randomly. Eating, bathroom, playing all good so we couldn't figure out what was wrong...so I took him back and Dr. Kerolos took a look at him.
My dog did not want to open his mouth. Dr. Kerolos managed to open his mouth for a split second (I was there) and said that he had an abscess on the roof of his mouth (which in that flash I couldn't see) and prescribed an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory meds. He said to come back in 2 weeks.
My hubby and I gave him the meds but 2 weeks later, my pup is still the same. I called the vet and asked to come in and they let me know that there would be an extremely long wait. The guy that answered the phone asked what it was about and then told me that abscesses take a LONG time to heal and to give it some time. So I did...
Then my pup got worse and I took him to another vet (the one our breeder uses). That vet recommended sedation to take a better look because he could not see any signs of an abscess or anything else from just opening his mouth...
So I said yes and GUESS WHAT...
No abscess. HE HAD A METAL SPRING stuck waaaaay in the back of his mouth (as in coiled into the side of his mouth and poking into his tooth and gum and rotting that back tooth). Like one from a pen or something.
How did Dr. Kerolos miss this? I don't know. Or did Dr. Kerolos fabricate the abscess? I don't know. Why did the vet staff tell me to give it time and not to worry? I don't know... I do know that after going to a legit vet with decades of experience...he was able to find out within a few minutes what Affordable Spay and Neuter/Trinity Pet Hospital could not...
And not even an apology or a refund of services after talking to them twice and writing a letter.
By the way that initial appointment, which I had scheduled in advance, took 3 hours....and they didn't even get it right and left my poor pup in a lot pain AND significant stress to me and my family in going through this ordeal.
Sorry never going here again and definitely would warn others against. If you have to go for a cheap neuter/spay, it worked for me that once (thank goodness) but I would never go back or recommend. For a regular vet visit please take your pet to a vet that has experience providing more than spay/neuter for a respectable amount of time.Comment from Maged k. of Affordable Spay and Neuter 8/29/2011
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Review from Angie K.
Los Angeles, CA
7/5/2011
This place is renamed Trinity Pet Hospital.
Took my Choco here for neutering after reading the Yelp reviews. I tried to take him to Golden State Humane Animal Care Center (better reviews, cheaper prices), but they would not take a dog under 5lbs and under a year. Choco was 3 months shy of becoming an adult, but with him marking all over the house all of the sudden, I had no choice but to take action. Trinity Hospital said they take in small dogs such as Choco.
At first, I was annoyed that I was getting charged $100 more for the regular $90 neutering service because his boys haven't dropped yet. With the microchipping of my two dogs plus his neutering fee and blood testing, it came out to about $400, $200 more than I had anticipated.
But Choco is my Choco. He can never be replaced, and I could spend millions on him (if I had the money) if I had to. The doctor and receptionists were friendly, and they thoroughly explained everything when I came to pick him up. One thing I would ask is that the doctor meets with the owners upon dropping off their dog, so that they are not caught with more charges through a phone call on their drive back home, like I had. 4/5.Listed in: Dog story
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Review from Tamara J.
2/23/2011
I really want to give them 3 stars.
Because they charged me $98 for Frontline flea treatment that sells online for $40-$50. They didn't have fleas, but like people get sick when they go to hospitals, pets get fleas when they go to the vet.
But I can't because we got our precious little (ok, gigantic) kitties neutered here based on the great reviews.
Dropped them off at 8:30, they were home by 1 and acting like nothing happened. Waited 3 days to do this review just to make sure there were no complications, and they are still doing great.
Loved the fact that they sent us home with pain meds. They didn't need it, but it kept them from wrestling around too much and hurting each other.... plus, what's better than a legit reason to get your cats wasted?
Their pricing for services are fantastic (except the flea treatment). I paid to have their claws trimmed and their ears cleaned. Claws are great. If they did the ears, I can't tell because they're still dirty. Maybe we just have grimy cats? -
Review from Tina L.
Irvine, CA
1/6/2009
I was always under the impression that you have to pay an arm and a leg to get your pet fixed. Wait no longer!!! Affordable Spay and Neuter is the new place to take your little one.
I took my Yorkshire Terrier, Timmy here a few months ago and they did a fabulous job. I called and made an appointment and took Timmy in the following morning.
Later on around 3:00 pm, I received a call from the clinic saying that Timmy was ready. There was no complications or bleeding at all. Another great thing is that Timmy didn't even whine or cry later on that night.
I paid $100 for the neutering plus $40 to get him microchiped. That's a steal compared to the hundreds that owners pay for their pets!
Another added bonus is that the owner of Affordable Spay and Neuter also owns Alicia Pet Care Clinic (http://www.mypetsdr.com/). It gives me comfort knowing that it's not some random center that popped up and that it's owned by a reputable Veterinarian. -
Review from Shanna L.
Irvine, CA
6/1/2009
6/1/09:
Took my English Bull Terrier puppy to get neutered today and I received excellent service from start to finish. The staff even stopped to show me and give me a copy of his lab values. As a former Pre-Vet student from Cal Poly Pomona (now in a BSN-RN program) I found that this facility was well maintained and used gas anesthetics which is a lot safer than injectable anesthetics. Do not hestiate to come here! I drove from Yorba Linda all the way out there for the quality of care!!
Neuter: $100
Microchip: $40 (including registration)
Ear Cleaning: $5
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Review from Tammy V.
Costa Mesa, CA
4/23/2009
Nonprofit Organization = AMAZING!
I took my dog, Mia, in to get a number of things done. Upon walking in, I was greeted by friendly faces (which is shocking for 8am). Mia was really scared, so she ended up pooping on the floor the minute we got in. The vet-tech behind the counter was kind enough to help me clean it instead of just pointing me to a tissue box like other vets. The technicians were really friendly, and assured me that Mia would be fine.
I got a call around 12 to come and pick up Mia at 1:30. I liked that this courtesy a few hours before Mia was ready. They gave me drugs for Mia which seem to be working for the most part. The only downside is that when they clipped her nails, they clipped one WAYYYY too short, causing her to bleed.
Service - Cost
Spay - 100
Pre-Anesthetic Blood Work - 50
DHP - Booster shot - 12
Bordetella Booster shot - 12
Rabies (1 yr) - 12
Nail Trimming - 5
Ear Cleaning - 5
Deworming - 27
Elizabethan Collar (so she doesn't lick her wound) - 10.88
TOTAL: 233.88 (Pet Hospital in Orange charges 250 for just the spay alone)
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Review from Alena V.
Tustin, CA
9/2/2009
My previous veterinarian experience with neutering is in MN. So, here in OC, when our vet quoted us $500-600 for neutering our small puppy I was blown away! Especially because everything else at our vet is very reasonably priced. Needless to say, I don't have $500 just lying around to get my dog fixed (especially because puppy also had a very expensive broken leg earlier on).
Enter Affordable Spay and Neuter. I was a little hesitant about it, thinking that I would be taking my precious puppy to some assembly line chop shop (especially after reading reviews of other discount veterinary places that talk about hour long waits even with an appointment, rude staff, and hidden fees). The Affordable Spay and Neuter website helped with some of my fears explaining that everything was included in their flat fee even IV fluids and pain medicine to take home.
The day of the surgery I dropped my little guy off at 8- there was no waiting for check in especially because you can print paperwork off online. The counter staff were very friendly and I was on my way in about 5 minutes. When the vet discovered on her exam that my little guy may be a cryptorchid (have an undescended testicle) she called to let me know there may be a surcharge- absolutely no surprise fees- very nice.
They also called when he was done with surgery and he was ready to be picked up by 2. He came home a little groggy and with some pain but they gave us more than enough pain medicine (which was included in the flat fee). They also explained the aftercare very well and our pup was up and at 'em again in a couple days. The incision healed very well- and they use self-dissolving internal stitches and surgical glue on the outside so you don't have to return to have the sutures removed which is really convenient.
This is not a full service vet clinic- though they also do low cost vaccinations and some basic grooming things while your dog is under, as well as microchipping.
I recommend this place without reservation. It's nice for those of us who can't fork over hundreds and hundreds to fix our pets but don't want to sacrifice quality of care. When you look at what most vets around here charge for a spay or neuter you'll realize that you are getting much more than what you pay for here.Listed in: Going to the Dogs
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Review from Rhea B.
8/11/2009
Brought my puppy to be neutered, and couldn't be more satisfied. It's only been a day since his surgery, but I can already sense a full recovery. He is the same active, energetic puppy. The lack of his "cajones" does nothing to his macho, dominant personality. I had to double check they actually did neuter him, because I was expecting a mellowed out puppy. NOPE!
Pricing is great!
For the neuter (which includes anesthesia, IV fluids, vital monitoring, and pain medication) it was $75
Most of their vaccines range from $12-$17. I paid $12 for his DHP.
I paid an additional $10 for ear cleaning and nail trimming.
For the "cone of shame" that helps prevent him from licking his privates (or lack there-of) it's $10.88
All in all, a great value for quality care. They called me promptly after surgery was complete, and gave me an update and pick-up time. I highly recommend to everyone! -
Review from Stephanie N.
Irvine, CA
5/16/2011
My husband and I really like this place. We've had a dog neutered and a dog spayed here because they offered affordable pricing.
A few months ago I realized it's not just their neuter and spay prices that are more affordable; Their prices overall are MUCH lower than our regular vet's. I don't recall the exact figures but I think their fecal tests, for example, were 1/2 or 1/3 the cost of what our regular vet charges!!! Your dog's first exam here is free. The regular price is $40. My regular's vet's exam price is $60. I came to the conclusion that my regular vet was robbing me of my money - x2 with my two dogs!!
Not only are the prices more affordable, the staff is very nice too. This place is about a 15 minute drive away from us compared to a 3 minute drive to our original vet but it's worth it. -
Review from Brook O.
Capistrano Beach, CA
8/31/2009
This place was reccomended by the mission viejo animal shelter. It was SUPER CHEAP. $250 cheaper to be exact. All they do are vaccinations
And fixing... Also ear cleaning and nail trim. The girl that helped us was ssssooo nice the second she saw my 8month Boston terrier she was giving him kisses and hugs , totally different from most vet places. You could tell they actualy
Loved animals as much as I do. When I went to get gus he peed on the floor and the girl just laughed and said no big deal... Totally nice and caring. Called me
Twice to see how gus was feeling. Oh also it's a flat fee and take home medication and anestesia come with it!!! I totally reccomend this place 100% -
Review from Darren I.
Orange County, CA
5/3/2010
This place deserves 5 stars.
I dropped Scrappy off in the morning and he was ready to go at 3 in the afternoon. His neutering went smoothly and he was back to his normal self when I picked him up. They also microchipped him on the same visit.
They also offer to do blood work to check your dogs health and make sure everything is okay. The price is the best in town but your furry friend will be in good hands.
Scrappy had no complications and in back to his normal self! -
Review from Emmi L.
Coronado, CA
3/25/2011
Now known as Trinity Pet Hospital.
We took our first pup here to get him neutered. It used to be called "Affordable Spay and Neuter" and that was all they did. As soon as we found out that they were offering full veterinary service we were thrilled. We got Moose's rabies shot there, and after we brought him home, we found out that he had a reaction--his entire face had swelled up and he looked like a miniature pug instead of our sweet chihuahua boy! Well, I was panicking, but James called Trinity back and they stayed open to let us bring him in. They gave him doggy benadryl and a saline drip, and he didn't even have to wait in a cage--the vet's daughter was there and held him on her lap and petted him the entire time he was recuperating.
We've also had to take Moose there for two different tooth extractions--front teeth and one back tooth. It was extremely affordable, and includes a full dental cleaning and the anesthetic. One time, I took Moose in as an emergency for a tooth extraction, which a previous vet had estimated at over $500, and they completed for less than $300. Even though they don't generally allow pets to stay overnight, since I was coming from SD, they allowed me to leave him overnight, saying they'd do the surgery first thing in the morning. On my way home, I got a call that they'd already DONE the surgery that night and I could pick Moose up first thing in the morning!! They made my life so easy, and cared for my puppy so much--he gets spoiled by everyone when he's there. The vet assistants are great, the vet is caring and listens and explains everything and the price is right for a couple just married and half in school, half out. Even though we're in San Diego now, we still take both our puppies up there for the extraordinary veterinary service and the caring people. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. They truly care about the animals and love their jobs. Thank God for people like this in the veterinary world. -
Review from Tiffany P.
Lake Forest, CA
2/17/2009
I just recently had my cat, Wile E Cyrus, neutered here via recommendation from the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter. I was very glad I did. As the name says, the place is very affordable. Proper pet care an be pretty expensive, but here I only paid $50 for the neuter and $24 for two different vaccinations. They were courteous and professional and helped work around my schedule. The nice ladies there called me after the surgery was complete to let me know he was doing fine.
They gave plenty of information and some pain medication (that happens to smell like beef gravy!) to take home with me after the surgery and even called the next day to make sure everything was going ok.
Affordable Spay & Neuter does provide other services as well, like dog anal gland expression, chipping and nail clipping at a reasonable price. The clinic is operated by the owner of Alicia Pet Care Clinic which is full service for the remainder of your pet care needs.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Mimi S.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Updated - 12/8/2009
LOOOOVE this place. I have since been back for vaccines since my first visit and I am still very pleased with the care and service they provided my pup. I am even planning on bringing both pups for low cost (get this) DENTAL CLEANING!
The vaccines were super low cost, no office visit fee and we were literally in and out of there within 15 mins!
The clinic is always kept up very well and the staff is super friendly. I seriously can't say enough great things about this clinic. I will be bringing in my babies as long as their doors are open.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/12/2009
This clinic is awesome! I took my dog here to get neutered and my experience was great from… Read more »
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Review from Melanie S.
Irvine, CA
Updated - 5/3/2010
Although my previous review was only 1 star, I due feel the need to clarify. That was specifically for the CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT THE VET and HIS AWESOME WORK! My dog is healing well at both incision sites with no infections or swelling. I recently got a call back from him asking about the dog and personally apologizing for the lack of customer service we received that day and offering to see our dog again and meet us. The fact that he was proactive really illustrates how much he cares about his customers and their pets and how important his practice is perceived by all patients.
I will be referring patients to this practice for the simple reason that the vet does great work. In regards to the staff, I was informed that they have made some changes. Go get your dogs fixed!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/28/2010
All I can say is you get what you pay for. Not once did I get to talk to the vet. I didn't get a… Read more »
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Review from Stephanie H.
Irvine, CA
5/10/2010
They did an amazing job with spaying my little Bichon/ Spaniel mix! Her scars healed in about the estimated time of a week and are barely visible now. I loved that the price included the pain medication which I ended up only giving to her twice. My total came out to less than $200 for the surgery, E-collar, bloodwork and a microchip. They did end up suggesting to have her two baby teeth removed because they did not fall out on their own. Cost: $20 per tooth.
I would have given them 5 stars, but while she was under they actually only pulled ONE of her teeth and missed the second! So, it ended up that I needed to take her in the next day to put her under again and extract the second tooth. :T
I still would definitely recommend them to all my friends and will be coming back for future vaccinations! But, just remember to double check their work. -
Review from Laura M.
Laguna Hills, CA
11/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great service. Efficient. Affordable.
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Review from Charles W.
Santa Ana, CA
7/5/2009
I took my male Cavachon of a year and a half to get neutered about a month ago. At first I decided not to get my dog neutered because the price was too expensive at my veternarian, but after reading reviews online I found this place.
The staff was very friendly and the price was perfect. $75 for the neuter and I believe $12 for the E-Collar. The whole process went really smoothly. I dropped my dog off at 8 am and picked him up around 2 pm. The operating procedure looked very professional and well done. My dog did not experience very much pain after the first day and I did not have to give him much pain medication. I give much props to the doctor!! -
Review from Lauren B.
Oceanside, CA
9/9/2009
WOW!!
My auntie referred me to Affordable Spay and Neuter when we adopted a new kitten, and I 'm so happy we went. We're on a tighter budget these days, and I'm so greatful we found a place that DOESNT sacrafice quality yet has reasonable prices.
The staff is professional and pet-loving, and I was at ease leaving my baby in their care.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for peace of mind, quality, and affordability in a spay and neuter clinic. -
Review from Brad T.
Irvine, CA
12/17/2009
Affordable Spay/Neuter definitely deserves a 5-star yelp rating. Same quality service as your neighborhood vet office, but with the price of going to the Humane Society. I took our baby yorkie to get spayed there yesterday and she's doing great. They even called a couple of times to see how she was doing.
I dropped her off around 7:15am and no one else was in the office. Drop off took about 5 minutes or less. I also opted for a rabies vaccine and a microchip (both priced less than your average vet). They called me around 10 or 11am to inform me that the vet (during his complimentary exam) noted that she had an ear infection and asked if I wanted to pay a small additional amount to test the infection and get medicine. Well of course I do. I should have noted this sooner myself, as she has been scratching her ears for weeks.
Well she was ready to be picked up at 2pm or so, but I opted to keep her there until I left work. I got there around 5pm and she was all ready - no waiting whatsoever. Pain meds were included, and they already registered the microchip.
Oh - and I should mention that I did something very stupid. With my hands full (dog, paperwork, medicine, etc.), I set the bag of medicine on the bumper of my car and let the dog down to go pee in the curbed enclosure. I then put the dog and the paperwork in the car and proceeded to drive off with the medicine (including the ear medicine) still on the bumper of my car. Well, the medicine did not survive the trip home up the 5 north - probably blew off at the Alicia on-ramp. I got home and I was like - GOD DAMMIT - WHAT AN IDIOT I AM. Anyway, I called Affordable Spay/Neuter and talked to Judy (I think) and she had someone search the parking lot with a flashlight. She called back to tell me they couldn't find the medicine, but they could have some ready for me by the next morning, since they were closing. She was incredibly apologetic about the whole thing too. I was like - you don't need to apologize, I'm the idiot who drove off with the MEDICINE ON MY BUMPER! Anyways, an incredibly nice gal.
So - Bella's incision looks like it's less than an inch long. Very professional job. She's already wagging her tail and wants to play. When we got our Westie neutered when we still lived in Tucson, I took him to the Humane Society to have it done to save some money. Sure - I saved a couple hundred bucks, but it was like going to the post office - take a number to drop him off, and take a number to pick him up. About 30-40 minute wait for drop off and pick up. Not so at Affordable of Laguna Hills.
Anyway - the perfect 5-star yelp rating from everyone is no coincidence. They are now a full service vet too, so if all their prices are as low as the spay/neuter service, I might switch over to them for everything. If you get your dog spayed/neutered anywhere else than here, you're wasting your money - plain and simple. -
Review from Sara C.
Coral Springs, FL
5/11/2010
i took my 4 month old shiba inu to here for her 4th (which last) series of shots, spay, and a microchip, everything cost me total of $230. the surgery went fine, everything healed the way it supposed to be... so i got nothing to complaint... they even called me the day after to check on my doggy.. my dog didnt poop for two days.. so the vet called me two days in a row till my dog finally went #2.. im quite happy about the way they check up on us...
this place seems to try to push in n out more dogs than normal vets.. but everyones gotta make their $, as long as they do the job they're supposed n not cut corner.. i could careless about anything else..
over all, i do recommend this place, price is very reasonable, the nurses are nice and my dog is 100% healed, i would def. come back to this place for further services -
Review from darren h.
Irvine, CA
8/24/2010
Had a great experience working with this clinic. Called to make an appt for neutering my 6 month puppy. Had to wait a few weeks but it was worth the savings. On the day of the surgery we dropped him off around 7:45am. Took just a few minutes and left confident that all was going to be fine. Got a call around 11am to say everything went fine and picked him up at 3pm. He seemed a little shell shocked from what happened to him but was back to himself by that evening. Would highly recommend to everyone.
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Review from Fidelia C.
Irvine, CA
8/3/2010
I just took my 7month old papillon here for neutering yesterday, and I had a great experience. My dog also didn't seem scared when I went to pick him up in the afternoon after the surgery and that is always a good sign. For the neutering and required blood panel, the total was $140. My old vet and another place I called charges at least $300 total for the surgery, so when they say Affordable Spay and Neuter, they really mean it. The one downside is that I didn't get any face time with the doctor when I dropped my dog off in the morning.
I had a question about this rash on my dog's hind legs so I asked to talk to the doctor about it, but instead of the doctor, I got to talk with an assistant. I don't think he was the regular vet technicians who just help around because he was actually very knowledgeable. Either way, I didn't really mind not seeing the doctor directly because they relay any questions they cannot answer back to the doctor and make sure that the doctor checks out all your concerns.
When I picked my dog up, they explained all the medications thoroughly. They also reiterated multiple times that I can call them if I have any questions or concerns about my dog. I did not feel like I was being hurried away at all when I was at the clinic even though there were many people waiting when I went to pick up my dog.
I have to admit that I was afraid that it would be an in-and-out kind of clinic before I came here because of the inexpensive services, but it really just feels like a regular vet hospital. I'm definitely bringing my dogs here again. -
Review from Samantha N.
San Jose, CA
7/6/2010
I took my Biggie to this vet for his puppy vaccinations and the staff and service were great! They're cheap too! They really seem to care about your pet, plus they even do a follow up call the day after just to make sure everything's okay. Love this place!
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Review from Michellea D.
Ladera Ranch, CA
8/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Love this place. The Vet is very caring. The spay and neuter service includes putting the animal under during surgery, antibotics, pain pills, and an iv during surgery. This place saves you up to $300 compared to other Vets in the area for spay and neutering. Also shots for $13.
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Review from Danielle B.
Orange, CA
7/15/2009
I worked at a vet hospital for over 5 years before I went on mommy leave, which meant they cut my discount. Seeing that they were way overpriced, I searched out the next best thing. This was it. Especially considering the SCARY chop-n-go's they have around here (ahem...golden state...ahem) They include IV catheter and fluids in the price (very important stuff here) and blood work is only like 50$ extra. They provide low cost vaccines too. I dropped off my beloved MacGruber early in the morning, the staff was pleasant. They called me to let me know everything went well (common vet courtesy) and I picked him up at 2-ish. Incision looked great. The only thing I would suggest (I am seriously nitpicking here, but I am sure the business reads these reviews) is to make sure they clean up the blood a bit. I was cool with a little bit of a mess when I got home, but some clients may not be:)
MacGruber may not be thrilled with them, but I was. When I head back to the field I will certainly recommend this place to any clients who don't want to fork out $500 for a spay with IVC, fluids and blood work. Bravo ASN!! -
Review from Irene M.
Huntington Beach, CA
1/19/2010
I found this place online when researching for places that neuter at a cheaper price. I had called multiple animal hospitals, all the prices came out to about $350 to neuter my 5 lb dog.
At first I was uneasy about going to them. I thought how can they be so cheap, they must take short cuts or something. My coworker said that he had gotten his dog neutered here, and they did a pretty good job.
I called Affordable Spay & Neuter and they answered all the questions I had. Most of the vets and pet hospitals I called all seemed annoyed tried to rush me off the phone and told me to make an appointment and come in for a consultation.
I finally decided on this place, and called them around 5:30 PM. I asked what times they had for appointments, and they told me they were able to take him in the next day. They said that it would be fine for me to drop him off at 7 AM and pick him up at 3 PM when I got off work.
The receptionist called me almost hourly to give me a status update, even if it was just "we haven't operated on him yet, but he's doing great." The doctor did a complimentary exam, and noticed that my dog still had 2 deciduous teeth and offered to have them pulled out while my dog was under during his neuter. They called me before he went into surgery as well as after to tell me how the operation went. When I picked him up, they went over what he was allowed and not allowed to do, and gave me his medication as well as the baby teeth they pulled out of him. About 2 days after the surgery, I noticed that there was a little bit of dried blood by his sutures, and it seemed a little swollen and infected to me. I called them and told me to bring him in for them to take a look at - no cost!
It's been almost a week now, and my dog is doing great. -
Review from Vanessa R.
Houston, TX
8/13/2009
It's been about a week since I've gotten my min pin/ chihuahua mix Ginger spayed and she is recovering beautifully. I brought her in at 7am in the morning and was immediately greeted by their staff who were very friendly and informative. $100 to get her fixed and $10.88 for a cone. Anesthesia and take home medicine were included in the pricing, which was awesome. Most places charge you an arm and a leg for additional services. But this place provided top quality service for a great price. Not like some of those shelters and humane society's that have bitter staff and smell like pee. This place was clean! And they definitely did not butcher my dog's belly. Now I wished I had brought my other chihuahua to get neutered here. Would have saved myself another $200.
Ginger is pretty much back to her sassy/rambunctious self, which is great cause it just shows me that her experience wasn't traumatic. This place is worth it even if you have lot's of money to spend. Their staff and their services are phenomenal. -
Review from Ashley S.
Capistrano Beach, CA
9/22/2010
Absolutely amazing. First off we've had both of our whippets spayed here and they were great. But today was the kicker.. Our oldest dog ran into a metal storage bin going full speed chasing a rabbit last night and cracked her head open. My husband and I gauzed it up and took her into Affordable Spay & Neuter first thing this morning. I was in such a panic I forgot to call ahead so when I got there I was nervous they wouldn't take us. I walked in and let them know what happened and they immediately got us into the doctor to be examined. Our dog had to stay for the day and had surgery. She cracked her skull and ended up needing 3 layers of sutures. They were so great with her and didn't charge us more than quoted when he realized how bad her injury really was. Their staff is very nice and it's a very clean facility. They also didn't care that I was calling every hour to check on her and were patient with all my questions and concerns as a worried dog owner. I will continue to take my dogs there for any and all veterinary needs we have. If I could give them 10 stars I would!
